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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.19, 3,067.29 and 876.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.19, 3,067.29 and 876.50 is: 1,313.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.19 : 3,067.29 = 876.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.19/3,067.29 = 876.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.19x = 3,067.29 × 876.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.19x = 2,688,469.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,688,469.69/2,046.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.89

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